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importing files with different columns into one file

Malek22
7 - Meteor

Hello dears, I'm trying to import multiple excel files in one file in alteryx  by choosing a directory then adding the input dynamic after that I choose a file on the input data source template , choose the read list of data source field :  FullPath and action is change file/table name 

 

 I usually got an error because the data types and the columns are not aligned with each other with the error message below : 

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pedrodrfaria
13 - Pulsar

Hi @Malek22 

 

To change the version and be able to open it follow these steps:

1. Open the workflow as a notepad file

pedrodrfaria_0-1610557718131.png

2. Update the version to your version and save the file. You will then be able to open it.

pedrodrfaria_1-1610557742009.png

 

 

Pablo-GP
6 - Meteoroid

Thanks Pedro! This will help with a lot of headaches. Also, it is really straightforward to modify to read CSV directories.

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